The Papers of Thomas Ruffin, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Thomas Ruffin De Roulhac Hamilton

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1331469449 ISBN 13: 9781331469445

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Rare glimpses into early 19th‑century life and law The Papers of Thomas Ruffin, Vol. 1 collects letters and notes that reveal everyday concerns, family ties, and the legal world of North Carolina in the 1820s and 1830s. Spanning business deals, court matters, and personal correspondence, the volume offers context for how people spoke, traded, and navigated public life in a developing state.

These documents present a vivid mix of professional duties, family responsibilities, and local politics. Readers will see how contracts were written, how cash and goods moved, and how judges, lawyers, and merchants connected across towns. The material also conveys the texture of daily life—names, places, and routines that bring history to life without leaving the records behind.

• Authentic 19th‑century correspondence and legal communications


• Insights into commerce, milling, and prices of corn and flour


• Social networks among lawyers, officials, and neighbors in Hillsborough and beyond


• Context for the public and private concerns shaping the era

Ideal for readers of early American legal history, genealogists, and anyone curious about how daily life intertwined with public affairs in North Carolina’s past.

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Excerpt from The Papers of Thomas Ruffin, Vol. 1

In the editorial work I have not attempted further annotation than that which seemed necessary to a proper understanding, of the letters. Many of the writers, and a still larger number of persons alluded to, are unknown. In the case of men of established national reputation, I have not thought it necessary to do more than indicate, in cases of doubt, to whom the reference is made.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331469449
• ISBN 13: 9781331469445
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 553